The ‘Tianshan’ Tourism Express Train was custom-made at a huge cost by the Urumqi Railway Bureau in 2023. The entire train consists of sleeper carriages, including hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages. High-quality fabrics are used for the linens in both hard and soft sleepers, with a guarantee of one change per guest, creating a warm and comfortable resting space for tourists. The ‘Tianshan’ high-quality tourism express train is no ordinary train; it is a mobile star-rated hotel that integrates tourism, cultural experiences, leisure, and entertainment! The entire train adopts newly renovated 25-type air-conditioned carriages, equipped with comfortable and spacious sleeper carriages, dining carriages, entertainment carriages, and other facilities, allowing you to enjoy high-quality services and experiences during your journey. The schedule for the operation of the Tianshan Tourism Express Train in 2025 has been announced. Tourists who wish to ride the Tianshan Tourism Express Train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Maizi 132 0133 3409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
I. Carriage Types and Configurations
1. High-end Compartment Carriages:
It provides a more private and high-end travel experience.
The facilities inside the carriages are luxurious, meeting the needs of high-end passengers.
2. Soft Sleeper Carriages:
It is equipped with single sofas, desks, independent washrooms, and wardrobes, among others.
It places greater emphasis on passenger comfort and privacy.
The soft decor incorporates Xinjiang’s folk customs and characteristics, displaying the natural scenery and cultural folklore of Xinjiang through picture-text combinations such as hangings and decorations.
In addition, the Tianshan Tourism Express Train is also equipped with various types of carriages such as bar carriages, multifunctional leisure carriages, and dining carriages to meet passengers’ various needs during the journey. 3. Xinjiang Folk Customs and Characteristics:
The interior decoration of the carriages selects scenery from six major regions: Altay, Aksu, Ili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar.
It deeply integrates the natural scenery and cultural folklore of Xinjiang, allowing passengers to experience the rich western region’s charm.
4. Service Facilities and Details
Comprehensive Services:
Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated attendant who provides full-journey accompaniment services, including luggage handling, berth arrangement, attraction explanations, etc.
Emergency medications and first aid equipment are also available on the train to deal with unexpected situations. 5. Dining Options:
The dining carriage offers a diverse range of dining options, from breakfast to midnight snacks, catering to the taste preferences of different passengers.
6. Leisure and Entertainment:
The bar carriage and multifunctional leisure carriage provide passengers with a variety of leisure and entertainment facilities and services, such as alcohol tastings and small gatherings.
The multifunctional leisure carriage is equipped with comfortable sofas and matching coffee tables, where passengers can sit and enjoy the scenery outside the window while relaxing with family and friends. II. Price List for Tianshan Train Schedules:
The Tianshan Tourism Express Train operates based on the principle of departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, with a total journey time of 13 days, covering the peak tourism season from May to October. The specific schedule plan is as follows:
1. Price illustration for May:
May 2025: May 9th, May 22nd
Upper berth in a 4-person soft sleeper: 12,580 yuan/person Lower berth in a 4-person soft sleeper: 13,580 yuan/person
Double-deck soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, shared bathroom): 18800 yuan/person
Lower soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 20800 yuan/person
Single-room flat soft sleeper (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 23800 yuan/person
Double-deck soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, private bathroom/wardrobe/sofa): 22800 yuan/person (20 people per carriage) 2. Price Schematic Diagram for June to September:
June 2025: June 4, June 17, June 30
July 2025: July 13, July 26
August 2025: August 8, August 21
September 2025: September 3, September 16, September 29
Upper soft sleeper for four: 12980 yuan/person Lower soft sleeper for four: 13980 yuan/person
Double-deck soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, shared bathroom): 19400 yuan/person
Lower soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 21400 yuan/person
Single-room flat soft sleeper (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 24400 yuan/person
Double-deck soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, private bathroom/wardrobe/sofa): 23400 yuan/person (20 people per carriage)
The registration process may include the following steps:
1. Follow Official Information:
Travel Agency Collaboration: The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train may collaborate with various travel agencies to launch tourism products. You can consult local travel agencies to learn about relevant information and registration methods.
2. Choose Itinerary and Date:
Itinerary Selection: The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train may offer different itinerary routes, and you can choose a suitable itinerary based on your schedule and interests.
Departure Date: After confirming your itinerary, choose your preferred departure date.
3. Submit Registration Information:
Fill Out the Registration Form: According to the requirements of the official or travel agency, fill out complete registration information, including name, ID number, contact information, etc.
Payment of Fees: Pay the tour fees as required and keep the relevant receipts.
4. Confirm Successful Registration:
Waiting for Confirmation: After submitting your registration information, patiently wait for the confirmation notification from the official or travel agency.
Travel Preparations: After confirming successful registration, you can start preparing for your trip, such as purchasing insurance and packing luggage. III. Schematic Diagram of ‘Tianshan’ Tourist Train Features:
1. The ‘Tianshan’ high-quality tourist train is not an ordinary train; it is a mobile star-rated hotel integrating tourism, cultural experiences, leisure, and entertainment! The entire train uses newly renovated 25-type air-conditioned carriages, equipped with comfortable and spacious sleeper carriages, private bathrooms, dining carriages, entertainment carriages, and other facilities, allowing you to enjoy high-quality service and experiences during your journey.
2. The biggest highlight of this special train is its carefully designed tourist route. Starting from Urumqi, it crosses the magnificent Tianshan Mountains, passing through Turpan, Korla, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, and other important southern Xinjiang cities, ultimately arriving in Yining, the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall’, taking you to appreciate the most essential natural scenery and human landscapes of Xinjiang.
3. You can experience the fiery passion of Flaming Mountain in Turpan and taste the sweet fruits in Grape Valley; appreciate the thousand-year-old civilization of the ancient Qiuci Kingdom in Kuqa and feel the charm of Buddhist art in Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves; experience the rich exotic flavor of Kashgar Old Town and listen to moving love stories in Xiangfei Garden; admire the vast lavender fields in the Ili River Valley and gallop on the grasslands of Nalati…
4. In addition to the rich arrangement of scenic spots, the ‘Tianshan Express’ also pays special attention to cultural experiences.丰富多彩的主题活动 will be held on the train, such as Xinjiang dance and song performances, ethnic musical instrument performances, and special food tastings, allowing you to deeply understand Xinjiang’s historical culture, ethnic customs, and culinary specialties during your trip.
5. The ‘Tianshan Express’ high-quality tourist train is not just a trip, but also a cultural baptism and a shock to the soul. It will take you through time and space, allowing you to experience the prosperity and glory of the ancient Silk Road, and appreciate the unique natural scenery and cultural charm of Xinjiang.
IV. [Included Costs]
1. Transportation: Soft sleeper on the Tianshan Express tourist train + air-conditioned tourist coach at the destination;
2. Catering: 12 breakfasts and 19 dinners throughout the trip. Breakfasts are provided by the hotel/train (boxed breakfasts as gifts on the train). Land/train dinners are priced at 50 yuan/person, with eight dishes and one soup per table. If the number of people is less than 10, dishes will be reduced as appropriate.
3. (As it is a group meal, no refund for those who do not eat. Some meals on the train are not included, so please prepare your own meals)
4. Tour Guide: Guides with more than 3 years of experience; 5. Insurance: Travel liability insurance, and an additional travel accident insurance for each person;
6. Accommodation: Selected online-reviewed four-diamond or four-star hotels + Nalati/Jadengyu are three-diamond hotels. If there is a single male or female guest, they need to pay the room difference. Reference hotels
Urumqi: Daluqiao Hotel, Tuha Petroleum Mansion, Kongque Ducheng, Hantang or similar
Jadengyu: Xianfeng Hotel, Qianxi Hotel, Lijing Mountain Villa, Yuyuan Mountain Villa, Agricultural Tenth Division Leisure Center or similar
Yining: Central Asia International Hotel, Jiangsu Hotel, Hengrun International Hotel, Huacheng Hotel, Qicai Huacheng or similar
Nalati: Mingdu Hotel, Tinglan Hotel, Xindu Jiayue Hotel, Meitu Hotel, Yuhao Hotel, Jinglan Hotel or similar
Kashgar: Laining Hotel, Qiniwake Hotel, Tianyuan Business Hotel, Wanda Mercure, Shenhang International Hotel or similar
7. Tickets: Include first-entry tickets and shuttle buses for scenic spots during the trip (Tianchi + shuttle bus, Kanas + shuttle bus, Hemu + shuttle bus, Sayram Lake + shuttle bus, Nalati + cable car, Valley Grassland shuttle bus, N39 Desert Scenic Area, Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Id Kah Mosque, Karez Well System, Flaming Mountain, etc.)